Sunflowerseedamidopropyl Oleate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting, skin conditioning - humectant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sunflowerseedamidopropyl Oleate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:[chemical structure image not found]where R represents the fatty acids derived from Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil.
What does it do?
Sunflowerseedamidopropyl Oleate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
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Skin conditioning - humectant
increases skin moisture by attracting water
EU regulatory status
Sunflowerseedamidopropyl Oleate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sunflowerseedamidopropyl Oleate?
Sunflowerseedamidopropyl Oleate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sunflowerseedamidopropyl Oleate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:[chemical structure image not found]where R represents the fatty acids derived from Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil.
Is Sunflowerseedamidopropyl Oleate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sunflowerseedamidopropyl Oleate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sunflowerseedamidopropyl Oleate do in cosmetic products?
Sunflowerseedamidopropyl Oleate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting, skin conditioning - humectant.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 27/06/2024